Parfum2014
Shalimar Souffle de Parfum
Thierry WasserThe nose · 253 fragrances · also made L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum (2016)Portrait →

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Guerlain  ·  Sold as feminine

Shalimar Souffle de Parfum

The quiet intimacy of an afternoon spent in a sunlit room, where the scent of vanilla-infused pastries lingers and time seems to slow.

4.054,316 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
citruswhite floralvanillamuskypowderysweet
Shalimar Souffle de ParfumPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessAmalfi Sunray · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate40% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak11%
Moderate41%
Long lasting29%
Eternal12%
SillageModerate38% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate44%
Strong22%
Enormous16%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex12%
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Feminine87%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2014 and crafted by perfumer Thierry Wasser, Shalimar Souffle de Parfum is a captivating Oriental Floral fragrance that embodies the luxurious legacy of Guerlain. The composition opens with a vibrant burst of citrus notes from lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange before transitioning to the lush white floral accords of orange blossom and jasmine sambac. This delicate balance gives way to an enveloping base of Indian vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, musk, and powdery sweetness, creating a warm and comforting embrace.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms gradually, so allow it to settle into your skin for at least half an hour before applying again. A light spritz on pulse points is sufficient; the powdery musk base ensures a lasting warmth that reads best close to the skin.

Fig. 01 — Shalimar Souffle de Parfum, Guerlain

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Thierry Wasser portrait
03 · The nose

Thierry Wasser

The guardian of Guerlain

Thierry Wasser is the in-house perfumer at Guerlain — a title that makes him the custodian of one of perfumery's most storied legacies.

“I am not going to betray five generations of the family.”

Thierry Wasser · Wallpaper*, December 2008
253fragrances
1961born
Frenchnationality

The Shalimar Souffle de Parfum line

5 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Guerlain

More from the house · founded 1828 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Shalimar Souffle de ParfumThe originalShalimar Souffle de ParfumGuerlain · Premium · $100–250
48%MatchZara · 2019Amalfi SunrayAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.83 (1,003)
Shalimar Souffle de ParfumEternity Flame For Men
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Adds amber, leather and fruity; shares one accord.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.05/ 5 · 4,316 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love37%
Like44%
OK7%
Dislike12%
Hate1%
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